The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has foiled multiple drug smuggling attempts, seizing nearly 28kg of narcotics worth over Rs10 million in a series of operations across the country.
Two suspects have been arrested, with investigations underway.
According to an ANF spokesperson, the crackdown on drug trafficking continues, particularly around educational institutions and key transport hubs.
Authorities are targeting both domestic and international smuggling networks.
In Peshawar, a suspect was arrested near a university with 2kg of cannabis, which he admitted was intended for sale to students.
In Lahore, a courier parcel bound for Australia was found to contain 2.97kg of crystal meth hidden inside a leather jacket.
In another raid, 19kg of crystal meth was recovered from a motorcycle in the Turbat region of Balochistan.
Additionally, at the M2 Motorway toll plaza near Islamabad, a passenger on a bus was caught carrying 5kg of crystal meth.
The suspects have been charged under the country’s anti-narcotics laws, and authorities have launched further investigations into the networks involved.
The ANF has reaffirmed its commitment to disrupting the drug trade and preventing narcotics from reaching communities.
Govt medicine smuggling racket busted in DG Khan
Moreover, authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle a massive consignment of government medicines worth over Rs10 million, destined for illegal sale in Lahore and Peshawar.
The suspect was caught red-handed at the General Bus Stand while his accomplice managed to escape.
A case has been registered, and the District Police Officer (DPO) and Deputy Commissioner have formed an inquiry committee, demanding a report within three days.
A private transport service was being used to smuggle expired and unsellable medicines belonging to national and multinational pharmaceutical companies, including some imported from Bangladesh.
Upon receiving a tip-off, officials seized the medicines, which were immediately taken into custody by Chief Drug Inspector Muhammad Faisal and Chief Executive Officer Dr Muhammad Idris Khan Leghari.
Two suspects, including a health department employee, were arrested at the scene.
The main suspect, identified as Ikramullah, confessed during initial interrogation that health department employees, including storekeeper Pervez Akhtar, had been supplying him with government medicines.
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